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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.30, 1,319.20 and 416.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.30, 1,319.20 and 416.44 is: 624.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.30 : 1,319.20 = 416.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.30/1,319.20 = 416.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.30x = 1,319.20 × 416.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.30x = 549,360.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,360.01/879.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.77

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